Saint Bartholomew Church A faith community in the Roman Catholic Tradition Since 1959

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Parish Mission Statement

The Mission of the Catholic Community of Saint Bartholomew is to build

our lives in the image of Christ through love, worship and service.

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4 p.m. (Live-Streamed)

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. (Live-Streamed), 10 a.m., 12 Noon

Monday thru Friday: 8:30 a.m. (Live-Streamed)

Eucharistic Adoration

Every First Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., (October—May)

Reconciliation

Saturday or by appointment, 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Baptism

The sacrament is celebrated on selected Saturdays by appointment.

Please contact the parish office.

Marriage

Marriage is a major step in anyone’s life. If you are planning your

marriage, please contact the parish office one year in advance.

Anointing of the Sick

Please contact the Parish Office

732-257-7722

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Thomas J. Walsh

twalsh@stbartseb.com Pastor

Rev. James E. De Fillipps

jdefillipps@diometuchen.org Parochial Vicar

Anthony J. Gostkowski tonydeacon@aol.com

Deacon

John F. Kenny jkenny@stbartseb.com

Deacon

Phil Tartara ptartara@stbartseb.com

Deacon

Ann Wierzbicki awierzbicki@stbartseb.com

Principal

Barbara Fitzgerald bfitzgerald@stbartseb.com

Director of Religious Education

Parish Center/Rectory Mailing Address

470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Phone: 732-257-7722 Fax: 732-257-7723

Saint Bartholomew School: 732-254-7105

School of Religion: 732-390-0354

The Parish Center is open 9 a.m.— 4 p.m.

Website: www.stbartseb.org Flocknote: Text STBARTEB to 84576

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

20 September 2020

Mass Intentions

SATURDAY, 19 September 2020

4:00 p.m. Henrietta Freeman r/o The Family

SUNDAY, 20 September 2020

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M.

Vivienne & John Gatarz r/o The Family Judy Peppler r/o The Saloom Family

10:00 A.M.

Donald O’Brien r/o Deacon John & Nora Broehl

12:00 P.M.

Anthony & Dora Angelini r/o Kristensen Family

MONDAY, 21 September 2020 Saint Matthew

8:30 A.M. Birthday of Carmen J. De Fillipps r/o Fr. James

TUESDAY, 22 September 2020

8:30 A.M. Frank Celiberti r/o Madeline Celiberti

WEDNESDAY, 23 September 2020

Padre Pio 8:30 A.M.

Mary and William Kilcomons

THURSDAY, 24 September 2020 8:30 A.M.

The Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Bartholomew Parish

FRIDAY, 25 September 2020

8:30 A.M. Arthur Skwiat r/o The Ebert Family

SATURDAY, 26 September 2020

4:00 p.m. Elena DeRojas r/o The Angeline Family

Carl Santangelo r/o The Zarnowski Family

SUNDAY, 27 September 2020 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 A.M. Living & Deceased Members of the Columbiettes

James Tortora and Maurice Doran

10:00 A.M. The Germain and Yockman Families r/o Sally Yockman

12:00 P.M.

Anthony Rizza r/o Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Celano

Congratulations to our children who will make their First Holy Communion

26 September @ 10 a.m. & 12 Noon

Private Event/Live-Streamed

Congratulations to our teenagers who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

20 September @ 4 p.m. 27 September @ 4 p.m.

Private Event/Live-Streamed

Sacraments of the Church

Infant Baptism The Sacrament is celebrated on Sunday at 1:15 PM. by appointment only. A Pre-Baptism Catechetical Session is required for parents. Godparents (Sponsors) must be practicing Catholics, at least 14 years of age and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. A practicing non-Catholic Christian may act as a witness along with a Catholic Sponsor. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults We welcome all unbaptized individuals, friends, family members and neighbors who are not Roman Catholic Christians or those individuals within the Catholic Tradition who may have never received the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist or Confirmation to participate in our parish program for adult Christian Initiation at this time. This program is also ideal for baptized Christians of other Christian denominations who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. If you know of someone who may wish to experience the richness of our Catholic Faith and who desires to participate fully in the sacramental life of the Church. Please contact Barbara Bunag at 732-257-7722. Christian Marriage

The Sacrament of Matrimony requires an extensive period of preparation. Contact must be made with Parish Center one year in advance. Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the anointing of the sick is available to our parish sick and shut-ins upon request. Please inform the parish concerning the needs of the sick by calling the Parish Office. If any member of the parish is hospitalized, please notify the Parish Office immediately so that a member of the Pastoral Staff may visit.

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in

the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father

through him.” -Colossians 3:17

Dear Brothers and Sisters, This extraordinary time of the COVID 19 pandemic placed all of our parish plans on hold. We have been unable to come together, except for Sunday Mass, and even then we are not able to share fellow-ship. This time away from our regular routines has allowed us time to reevaluate what is essential in our life and in the life of our family and community. I have missed seeing you and speaking with you and your children after Mass on Sunday. After consultation with Fr. James, and members of the parish staff, I have decided to restore our Sunday Mass Schedule on the weekend of September 12th and 13th, please note the change of time for the Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 p.m. There will no longer be a Saturday Morning Mass, but the intentions for that Mass, including the Memorial Mass Society, will be transferred to the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass. Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in the Religious Shoppe on Saturday Morning at 10 a.m. Baptisms will be celebrated on Saturday mornings at 11a.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at: twalsh@stbartseb.com Let us continue to pray for one another, Pax Christi, Father Thomas

We are preparing to begin our new year. Please visit www.stbartseb.org and click Religious Education for updated information and registration forms. All registration forms are due by 1 October. Please email Barbara Fitzgerald if you have any questions or concerns. BFitzgerald@stbartseb.com

Church Hours

Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m.—6 p.m.

Friday

8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Closed till Sunday 7:00 a.m. for sanitizing

Saturday

Narthex open only for Confessions in Gift Shop 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Sunday

7:00 a.m.— 9:00 a.m. Closed in between for sanitizing

9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Closed in between for sanitizing

11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Masses are live-streamed on our YouTube Channel—stbartseb.org click the YouTube icon on the top right hand cor-

ner of the homepage.

Live-Stream Mass Schedule only

Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday 4 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m.

Celebrating Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversaries

You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary by receiving a congratulatory message from Bishop James F. Checchio. Registration is required to receive your message by mail. Please register online at: https://www.diometuchen.org/silver-and-gold-anniversary-celebration. If you are unable to access, please contact your parish secretary or amarshall@diometuchen.org. Registration will close on October 15, 2020.

Shannon Greene & Eddie Santiago

19 September 2020

Those parents and Godparents preparing to have their child baptized, there will be a Baptism class on Wednesday, 28 October at 7 p.m.,

please call the Parish Office to register.